CMS SupaTrak, OWL, and the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality are calling for all refuse collection vehicles operated by councils and private waste operators in the UK to be fitted with air quality monitoring equipment.
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Volvo Penta and Rosenbauer introduce electric driveline technology for fire trucks
Volvo Penta has collaborated with fire truck manufacturer Rosenbauer, to develop an electric driveline for the zero emission and low noise Revolutionary Technology (RT) fire truck, as a response to climate change. Volvo Penta and Rosenbauer have introduced a completely…
BS 10125 to undergo full revision
BS 10125 Automotive services – Specification for vehicle damage repair processes is due to undergo its first complete revision since its publication as a British Standard in 2014. It specifies requirements for vehicle damage repair carried out by garages, service centres and mobile repair services.
US Army in Germany receives more fire trucks equipped with Allison transmission systems
Eight new Rosenbauer-body Scania fire trucks with Allison fully automatic transmissions have been taken into operation at the US Army in Germany’s fire departments.
Manchester orders 27 electric RCVs
Blackburn-based Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced that Biffa has purchased 27 Electras for its Manchester City Council waste management agreement.
Finance for cash strapped fleets
Video telematics provider, SmartWitness has launched a new finance deal for fleet customers that includes hardware, software, and installation at a fixed rate per month with no down payment.
NRG improves safety record
NRG Fleet Services saw a 30.55% reduction in accidents in 2019 compared to 2018, with 2020 on track for a further 42.85% reduction on 2019, writes Ian Woodfinden.
Dennis Eagle eCollect RCV goes into production
An integrated electric RCV, the eCollect, has just been launched by Dennis Eagle, offering the dual benefits of zero emissions and the one-stop-shop convenience of a vehicle tried, trusted and produced by an original equipment manufacturer.
£two billion package to boost cycling and walk sparks safety equipment fears
Drivers and fleet managers must invest in life-saving road safety technology because of a plan to grow the number of cyclists and pedestrians, a leading safety campaigner warns.
Electra Commercial Vehicles announces Battery Passport partnership with Codesmith Technology
Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced it has signed up to the Battery Passport service, which will roll out on all of the company’s vehicles as they come off the production line. Battery Passport will enable vehicle owners to understand their batteries better and provide a pathway for those batteries to be sold into the second-life market when they reach the end of their vehicle life.